In The Basket

This is a hands on activity – many items associated with the Jewish Religion are brought in to the learning centre in a basket. In pairs students are given an object to explore, they touch it, open it, try it on. They are then asked to draw the object. With their picture in hand the students go in to the museum to discover what their object is called, what it is used for and how it is made. Later on in the visit, each pair is asked to present their findings to the rest of the group.

Year levels: 5-6 Government / AusVELSSubject: Humanities – History /Interpersonal Development

Year levels: 5-6 CatholicSubject: Sacred Stories – Sacred Peoples

Calling Australia Home

Program details TBC

Year levels: 9-10 Government / AusVELSSubject: History

Year levels: 5-6 CatholicSubject: Sacred Stories – Sacred Peoples

Ritual Reporter

Using investigation cards to explore current religious practices, students present their findings to their peers.

Year levels: 9-10 Government / AusVELSSubject: History

Round-table discussion

Using investigation cards to explore current religious practices, students present their findings to their peers.

Year levels: 9-10 Government / AusVELSSubject: History

Kabbalat Sabbath

On Friday night in many Jewish Homes a traditional ceremony takes place to indicate the commencement of the Sabbath. Witness this timeless ritual with your own eyes. We lay the table, light the Sabbath candles, make and explain the blessings over the grape juice and ceremonial bread which are then served to you. A simple and tasty way for students learn about the Sabbath and its significance to Jewish people.

Year levels: 5-6 Government / AusVELSSubject: Humanities – History /Interpersonal Development

Year levels: 9-10 Government / AusVELSSubject: History

Year levels: 5-6 CatholicSubject: Sacred Stories – Sacred Peoples

Year levels: 8 CatholicSubject: the Jewish context of the life and words of Jesus

Is It Kosher?

Is there more to it than not eating pork? Find out about the complexities of Jewish dietary laws and food preparation. Using a DVD, everyday products and menus and our experienced guides, you learn about the secrets of the kosher table.

Synagogue Tour

Visit the historic St Kilda Synagogue as part of the Museum experience. Our guide will take you in to this magnificent building, answer questions about Judaism and explain the way the synagogue is used and managed in the C21.

Year levels: 5-6 Government / AusVELSSubject: Humanities – History /Interpersonal Development

Year levels: 9-10 Government / AusVELSSubject: History

Year levels: 5-6 CatholicSubject: Sacred Stories – Sacred Peoples

Year levels: 8 CatholicSubject: the Jewish context of the life and words of Jesus

Food Tasting

Taste a variety of traditional foods; hear the stories about their associated festivals and how modern Jewish families celebrate these annual milestones.

Year Level 5 – 11

Year levels: 5-6 Government / AusVELSSubject: Humanities – History /Interpersonal Development

Mock Passover Feast

The table is set as if for a feast: ceremonial foods are provided to taste. Some students are given a script and a role for this event – but everyone gets to taste. We explain about the order of this special festival, and tell the tale of the ten plagues using a dramatic script and props. If you are willing, we can send you a song to learn.

Year levels: 5-6 Government / AusVELSSubject: Humanities – History /Interpersonal Development

Year levels: 5-6 CatholicSubject: Sacred Stories – Sacred Peoples

The Jewish Context of the Life of Jesus

This groundbreaking education program created by the Jewish Museum of Australia directly addresses the subject “The Jewish Context of the Life and Words of Jesus”, taught in catholic schools across Victoria. The program positions the Museum as a leading educational resource for teaching about Jesus and his Jewish world, and for the furthering of interfaith understanding between Jews and Catholics.